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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
5
The Count de Tendilla, besieged at Alhambra, issued signed paper scraps as pay to his troops. He proclaimed the notes would redeem at some future time for gold or silver, turning mere paper into money. The historian calls this the first documented use of paper money chained to payment.
A cadet engineer at Annapolis faces a gruff examiner in a humorous exchange. After outlining the setup of fires and water testing, the cadet struggles with “and then” until he finally explains he would look heavenward and believe he is ready to go home when the boiler front comes out. The anecdote captures chatty newsroom humor from the New York Sun.
A fictitious library sale tale emerged when book lovers in France and Belgium received a 252 item catalogue said to belong to Dr Fortgas with a claim that the owner would destroy copies if duplicates existed. The Binche sale day drew collectors, but Fortens and his bluebird library were revealed as myths.
A fragment notes discouraging features in Tripoli and other Mohammed countries, highlighting pervasive issues despite political or religious contexts. The text references the general climate without detailing specific events or entities.
A concise history from 1815 through the late 19th century outlines CA Bianconi’s Dublin jaunting car enterprise and the transition from omnibuses to streetcars, cable cars, and electric trolleys. It notes expansions to elevated/subway lines and hints at widespread railroad electrification in dense regions.
Riotous times at the Baltimore convention mirror Chicago with Ollie James of Kentucky greeted as permanent chairman. W. J. Bryan provoked ovations as the gathering swung all day. The majority report seating South Dakota delegates for Wilson passed 629 to 415, with Illinois and New York leaning Wilson. New York delegates split, and John Sharp Williams won a point about Philippine delegates being seated.
Washington announces changes to the American flag on July 4 with six rows of eight stars each. Only the second and fifth rows increase from seven stars, replacing former arrangements while avoiding a circular layout. This marks the first instance since 1890 of adding more than one star at a time.
A goat browses near a wolf’s house and is scolded for rubbing its head. The wolf defends the action of the elephant who scratched the house and explains the difference is that he can eat a goat but cannot eat an elephant. The wolf then eats the goat.
A historical passage explains cyclone formation as warm air rising over a large area creating low pressure, drawing in air from all sides to cause rotation. It compares this to water draining from a basin, noting water is incompressible while air is compressed.
A Pearson's Weekly piece surveys echoes from Pisa cathedral and Bavarian lake cliffs. It notes a single tone, a three-note chant swelling into a divine harmony, and contrasts Finland’s cavernous roars with Hudson river logging’s impact on echoes.
The article recounts the Rev. James Hamilton of the Church of Scotland in Rodney Street Liverpool who, while holidaying in Shetland, narrowly escaped drowning while fishing for trout with a boy. He slipped on a stone, losing his hat and balance, as onlookers assisted until he regained footing.
Detroit plans Cadillaqua a grand annual water fete from July 22 to 27 to honor Cadillac's 1701 founding and showcase the Detroit river system. Free events include electric lighted floats costs up to 5000 dollars, naval parades, motorboats and hydroplanes with Ample recreation on Belle Isle.
The piece recounts Chevalier Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founding Detroit in 1701 and contrasts his perilous voyage with a 1912 reenactment. Cadillac sails aboard the Harcyon while Governor Osborn joins the voyage, with a large flotilla and sixteen-gun salute to mark the anniversary.
The Rev. M. S. Heavenridge a longtime Methodist Episcopal minister and prominent Indiana church leader died at Washington at ten o clock Wednesday after a week of critical illness from bronchial disease. Survived by his wife and two sons his funeral will be at First Methodist Washington and burial at Spencer. He preached across southwestern Indiana for 48 years and was a key conference figure in the Vincennes district. Born November 10, 1841 he retired last September after a long ministry in many pulpits and districts.
The article explains gold filled dental enamel and watch cases as layered structures. It notes that gold filled pieces have enamel like exterior with gold and core filling, describes two gold sheets with a base metal between, and clarifies that 10 carat gold is not pure gold.
A New York police officer arrested a woman for disturbing the street with a carpet and stick. The judge heard her story, smiled, and told her to beat it, after which she left quietly. Cleveland Plain Dealer report notes the exchange.
A brief readable line notes a sports or event moment titled Right in His Line, reflecting a concise action or play. The fragmentary text suggests a focus on a precise action during a game or performance, but details remain unclear from the OCR snippet.
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